Türkiye-Lebanon relations after 2002

Türkiye-Lebanon relations have historically followed a busy agenda. Commercial, cultural, and linguistic ties have been effective in these relations. The bilateral relations, which also form a part of Ottoman history, include institutional ties inherited from Türkiye. After Lebanon gained independence in 1943, economic, political, and military cooperation with Türkiye increased, despite some historical and security obstacles. Türkiye has taken initiatives to support Lebanon in internal conflicts; At this point, some agreements have been signed to develop relations. Especially in industry, agriculture, food, electronics, etc. It strengthened economic relations by exporting products. These relations have been maintained by providing cooperation in areas such as the fight against terrorism and cultural and educational exchange programs. During the AK Party period, Türkiye focused on the Middle East and the Arab world in terms of foreign policy; the relations with Lebanon also had their share of this. It has been observed that bilateral relations are generally affected by regional crises. This study focuses on Türkiye-Lebanon relations after 2002 and adopts the historical narrative method. The relations starting from the Ottoman Period have been tried to be presented chronologically with their historical background. The study are carried out as a product of an effort to monitor the historical levels of Türkiye-Lebanon relations. Keywords: Lebanon, Middle East Region, Ottoman, Syria, Türkiye